For the record, Toyota’s maintenance schedule also assumes that you use OEM oil from the dealer. Most motor oil additives begin breaking down at 5k/6mo. So, while Toyota HQ might have easy access to OEM grade oils, the average American consumer does not. That’s why you change it at 5k/6mo. If you don’t want to be burning oil by 100k, change your oil at 5k, mmkay?
Good point. I’ve only ever serviced my modern cars at the dealer. OEM products should always be used if financially feasible. I only take my non Toy/Lex classic cars to non dealers since GM dealers won’t service a car that’s 15 years old or more. Meanwhile, I took my 1993 Previa to multiple dealers and never batted an eye.
For the record, Toyota’s maintenance schedule also assumes that you use OEM oil from the dealer. Most motor oil additives begin breaking down at 5k/6mo. So, while Toyota HQ might have easy access to OEM grade oils, the average American consumer does not. That’s why you change it at 5k/6mo. If you don’t want to be burning oil by 100k, change your oil at 5k, mmkay?
Good point. I’ve only ever serviced my modern cars at the dealer. OEM products should always be used if financially feasible. I only take my non Toy/Lex classic cars to non dealers since GM dealers won’t service a car that’s 15 years old or more. Meanwhile, I took my 1993 Previa to multiple dealers and never batted an eye.